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Old 19th Sep 2005, 08:29
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swh

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Is the question from when ones leave school, obtains a CPL, or from starting at a particular airline ? How long is a piece of string?

For something like a DHC8, might take you 3-5 years to get the experience to qualify to apply, then another 5 years due to seniority based system to get command.

Qantas on current rates, could be 20 years, maybe sooner if they merge with SQ.

Virgin, guessing 5-10 years

Rex - 3-5

National Jet 5-10 of a jet, shorter on the dash 8

Sunstate & Eastern - 4-7 years

Jetstar - Depends on expansion

But it might take you 3 years ontop of that to earn enough to get a CPL.

So .. How long is a piece of string?



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